I haven't posted anything for October, but this post. It is because my life has been in upheaval. I had been working on the large painting of my daughter and the above 'Building Project' painting until I was forced out of my studio for two weeks. This painting and the classes I teach, and of course my family and friends, have really helped me through this tumultuous life transition. I cannot say thank you enough to all of you.

Usually I do not choose architecture as a subject matter in my paintings, so it was a good project to do. It is good to try things you usually wouldn't, you tend to learn something from the process. Through this painting I just bathed in the process and experience of it, since the subject matter doesn't truly interest me. I focused on what does interest me -paint. Looking at color, line, shape, texture, value, etc.

While I was away from the studio I kept my mind in the ring by checking in on artist blogs and keeping the inspiration flowing. I thought about painting all the time and knew that one day I would be back with brush in hand. Here I am with brush in hand. With life in front of me. With new energy and light. Oh, the sweet smells of oil paint! Moving forward! Onward and Upward! Onto another Building Project.

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Professional Artist and Art Instructor. I have my BFA from the UofA.
I have to create art. There is something deeply rooted in me that forces me to communicate myself visually. All my ideas are visual. I learn visually.
Through teaching others and working next to other artists I end up learning so much. Light in Life, both in people and our surroundings, inspire me.

Please note that the color of the photos displayed may differ from the original painting due to the digital camera's results and the viewers monitor settings.I, Daphne Cote, retain the reproduction rights to the artwork posted on this blog unless otherwise stated.